Wellbutrin Side Effects

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  1. link Nicknak
    Hair loss and memory loss with the generic Budeprion
    Three weeks ago I started on Budeprion SR, the generic of Wellbutrin. I have already experienced a receding scalp and am seeing lots of hair down the drain. I can't pull my hair back into a ponytail as it is almost bald at the temples. I am also expe - 53% more...
    Nicknak- 8 months ago - in Wellbutrin
  2. link Tbrian99
    Wellbutrin staten island ny, lack of motivation, term memories, zest for life, lots of hair
    My 2 HUGE issues HAIR AND MEMORY LOSS with Wellbutrin also known generically as Bupropion!!! I have been on Bupropion (generic Wellbutrin) 200mg for about 1 year now. I started noticing lots of hair in my towel after showing. Becoming paranoid I star - 85% more...
    Tbrian99- over a year ago - 12 Replies - in Wellbutrin
  3. link Mcarthj
    I keep reading the same things but no one is answering back on the questions all of us are posting? 1.) Does anyone know if the memory loss/ hair loss stops or will your memory/hair come back after going off the meds? 2.) What the alternatives for de - 72% more...
    Mcarthj- over a year ago
  4. link Jl4m3
    Glad I'm not the only one with the memory loss. Was getting kind of scared (early alzheimers?) Had no idea that this was a side effect. Have taken Wellbutrin before, and do not recall any memory loss during that time. I am on the Bupropion SR, 150 mg - 55% more...
    Jl4m3- over a year ago
  5. link Eld5707
    At last I realize that I am not loosing my mind. I have been on Wellbutrin XL 300 mg for four and a half years and in the last year or so switched to the generic Buperion - I have noticed significant memory loss and hair loss as well - my hair is thi - 67% more...
    Eld5707- over a year ago
  6. link 2826okie
    About 4 weeks ago I started at 150 MG per day of the generic Wellbutrin, in combination with Celexa which I have been on for about 10 years. I was on 150MG for one week and then increased to 300. I have always had very thick, wavy beautiful hair. Ove - 72% more...
    2826okie- over a year ago
  7. link Miracle7x7
    Hi! Thanks so much for sharing this, so helpful! I have been on Wellbutrin for 2 months- am at 200 mg. It helps with my depression, but the side-effects are very strong - memory loss - I have had trouble finishing sentences, can't find the words I am - 65% more...
    Miracle7x7- over a year ago
  8. link Jao
    Hair and memory loss here also! Been on Wellbutrin for a few years and did not know what to attribute change in memory to. Beginning to conclude it's the wellbutrin. Hair loss very bad, no bald spots but strands everywhere in little clumps! Hoping to - 48% more...
    Jao- over a year ago
  9. link Colden
    Short-term Memory Loss and Tinnitus
    Wellbutrin worked well (which is why I took it for so long) for my PMS-type depression but caused me to lose the ability to hold short-term memories and recall names, words, ideas that I have to describe now because I can't recall the word (ie: the t - 72% more...
    Colden- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Wellbutrin
  10. link Pj1969
    I was on Wellbutrin 600 mg a day and had memory loss, mania, psychosis and depression. Plus someone could tell me something that had "occurred" and believe it 100% when it really didnt.
    Pj1969- over a year ago
  11. link Rnmom3
    Wellbutrin budeprion sr, class action lawsuit, severe headaches, swollen lips, drug allergies
    Why is there not a class action lawsuit against the makers of generic Wellbutrin-bupropion xl??? I'm an RN who tried taking it after not wanting side effects of SSRIs I'd experienced in the past and so many of us are having the SAME severe allergic r - 69% more...
    Rnmom3- over a year ago - 10 Replies - in Wellbutrin
  12. link Kirstenalexis
    I was taking the generic anti-depressant for about two weeks and experienced memory loss, confusion, speech problems, nausea and dizziness, exaggerated emotions including unprovoked anger and had a Grand Mal Seizure a week ago today (I'm not epilepti - 68% more...
    Kirstenalexis- over a year ago
  13. link Tscov
    I had six months of undiagnosed DEBILITATING PAIN that was not controlled by pain medication. I also was an emotional wreck. I cried at the drop of a hat. I experienced memory loss confusion and speech problems. I was unable to care for myself. I was - 76% more...
    Tscov- over a year ago
  14. link Babe13
    Hair loss, memory loss with Wellbutrin
    I would like to know if any buddy is going through these side effects.I also have very itchy head. Not loving this. I wonder if this goes away in time.
    Babe13- over a year ago - in Wellbutrin
  15. link Rosalie
    Wellbutrin hearing loss, ringing in my ears, wb, hypothyroidsm, thinning hair
    I have been on WB 150 2x a day am and pm. for 6 years. I have severe hearing loss and ringing in my ears. I never made the connection until today. I was wondering if going off will improve my hearing. Has anyone else experienced this? How should I we - 46% more...
    Rosalie- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Wellbutrin
  16. link Dweidner
    Rosalie I don't know if you still receive these messages, but I was on Zyban to quit smoking about 10 years ago the first time I went off because of hearing loss, the hearing came back. I tried Zyban again and the same thing happened. I now wear hear - 20% more...
    Dweidner- over a year ago
  17. link Jennifermacklin
    Wellbutrin memory loss, lack of concentration, concentration problems, msn, mg 2
    Hi I have been taking wellbutrin for over a year and I have had lack of concentration and memory loss so i went to my psycologist and he is upping my dosage of wellbutrin he said it will help with my lack of concentration and memory loss now I am rea - 61% more...
    Jennifermacklin- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Wellbutrin
  18. link Brock25
    DO NOT take the 150mg. wellbutrin causes severe memory loss and nervousness. its the worst of the antidepressants out there. i was on it 6 mos and felt terrible. my driving was erratic also. just say NO!!!
    Brock25- over a year ago
  19. link Meme10
    Wellbutrin ringing in my ears, memory loss, prozac
    been on Wellbutrin for a month now-terrible ringing in my ears and memory loss-but I'll put up with it,I finally want to do more things and get out more-I take Wellbutrin along with Prozac
    Meme10- over a year ago - in Wellbutrin
  20. link 1blondeangel
    Wellbutrin wellbutrin xl, mild headache, panic and anxiety, ringing in my ears, ringing in the ears
    I'm so glad to have found this site! I've been scared out of my mind something is horribly wrong with me. I was put on Wellbutrin XL 100 back in March due to some major stress in my life. I was having horrible panic attacks. I've had bouts of panic a - 93% more...
    1blondeangel- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Wellbutrin
  21. link Faith25
    Wellbutrin wellbutrin xl, giving up alcohol, mental fog, memory issues, pieces of a story
    I'm in my mid-20s and have been on wellbutrin xl 300mg for about 4 years (the generic for the past couple years). I've had memory problems for awhile... someone in this chain used the term "mental fog" which definitely fits my state I times - 58% more...
    Faith25- over a year ago - in Wellbutrin
  22. link Niels
    Wellbutrin nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, anticholinergic effect, pins and needles, nootropics, nootropic
    If the hearing loss is severe, stop. If the memory loss and muscle weakness are the greatest problem, though, there could be another solution. Both these symptoms are because of bupropion's anticholinergic effect: it blocks nicotinic acetylcholine re - 90% more...
    Niels- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Wellbutrin
  23. link Annette71
    How to stop the memory loss
    So what is the answer to the memory loss. Aside from stopping the Wellbutrin, is there anything one can take to improve the memory function while taking Wellbutrin?
    Annette71- over a year ago - in Wellbutrin
  24. link Carmony123
    Wellbutrin wellbutrin xl, anxiety and depression, google search, loss experience, memory loss
    Happy to have found this thread! I'm a 32 yr old female and have been experiencing a huge amount of memory loss since I started Wellbutrin XL (300 MG). I have a hard time remembering how to do tasks that I've been doing for years (like at work) and i - 83% more...
    Carmony123- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Wellbutrin
  25. link Annette71
    So what is the answer to the memory loss. Aside from stopping the Wellbutrin, is there anything one can take to improve the memory function while taking Wellbutrin?
    Annette71- over a year ago
  26. link Myooshka
    Wellbutrin muscle twitches, severe headaches, memory problems, muscle loss, muscle pain
    Has anyone had long term side effects after taking Wellbutrin. I was on ot for two years it helped with my anxiety and energy levels a lot. When the doctor put my dose to 300 mg I had severe muscle pain and swelling in hands, feet, ankles, legs it we - 68% more...
    Myooshka- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Wellbutrin
  27. link Juliasilverman
    I have had severe memory loss depression and major muscle group twitching (and a heart seizure)which woke me up from sleep.Have been using tylenol and benedryl and calcium(tums)and magnesium and ginseng because of a spider bite in august of o9.Also g - 93% more...
    Juliasilverman- over a year ago
  28. link Glynne
    Wellbutrin painful periods, panic anxiety, memory loss, ovaries, cramps
    I am so happy to have stumbled across this forum. Although I haven't suffered from some of the symptoms listed here I am having issues with my period. It isn't heavier, it's lighter (not complaining) but the cramps associated are killing me. They get - 69% more...
    Glynne- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Wellbutrin
  29. link Welby
    Wellbutrin sexual side effects, loss of libido, mental fatigue, being held hostage, lack of motivation
    Hi folks...I was on paxil for probably 10 years and it worked well but as time wore on I began to question its effectiveness and was bothered by: sedation, lack of motivation (used to love to play piano, but now played only occasionally), chronic fla - 94% more...
    Welby- over a year ago - in Wellbutrin